Starke County is the recipient of $24,109 to support local food pantry, housing and basic needs services.
The money was awarded by the federal Emergency Food and Shelter Program through the American Rescue Plan Act. The funding provided will go to area nonprofits serving Starke County. All nonprofits that serve Starke County are encouraged to apply for funds that are private voluntary nonprofits or unit of government and are eligible to receive federal funds. The nonprofits must also have an accounting system, practice nondiscrimination, demonstrate the capability to deliver emergency food and/or shelter programs, and have a voluntary board.
The award was made by the Emergency Food and Shelter Program National Board, chaired by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency and consisting of representatives from American Red Cross, Catholic Charities USA, National Council of Churches of Christ in the USA, The Salvation Army, United Jewish Communities, and United Way of America.
The application deadline is noon CT, Thursday, March 10. Qualified applicants can request an application by contacting United Way of Northwest Indiana at info@unitedwaynwi.org.
